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Nihara Riding Club Proposes Horse Games

Date Posted: 1999-11-19

Okinawa’s Nihara Riding Club will be hosting a friendship event on Tuesday, November 23rd. Under the sponsorship of the All Japan Horse Riding Club, a jamboree for all interested island jockeys will be meeting at the Ishikawa-based premises of Nihara for fun-packed performances. Horse racing, jumping and other jockey-related tricks will be on the gallop. Participation is open to all able horse riders, Okinawans and foreigners alike. Registration fees to participate in the event are ¥2000 for juniors, ¥3000 for adults, and ¥1500 for owners (that is, people who bring their own horses. According to Mikki Schattilly, horse trainer for over 15 years who is member of the Nihara Riding Club, some of the island’s best jockeys will be at the event.

The Nihara Riding Club is situated on Rt. 75, off of Rt. 329 in Ishikawa. For more information on the event, call (098) 964-6278.